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 Michele Southerd has added to their wishlist Sep 13, 2009
Mrs. Michele Southerd
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Chiddix Junior High School
Hometown:
Decatur, IL
Class Information:
Room Number: Team Tenacity
Students per Class: 110
Class Description:
Language Arts - a course that focuses on enhancing the literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing) of all students. Students are encouraged to use these skills on an everyday basis for genuine purposes.
Position:
Language Arts Teacher
My Philosophy:
I believe that it is vital to engage students in the learning process. Teenagers like to experiment with new technology. As a junior high teacher, it is important for me to tap into this interest and incorporate technology into my lessons and classroom activites. Students learn and retain knowledge by doing!
Personal Information:
About Me:
We are here to enhance our world and the lives of those around us. Relish in the little moments as well as the big moments in life. We are only here on earth for a brief amount of time - use it wisely.
College and Degrees:
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana Master'sdegreein Education SouthernIllinois University at Carbondale Bachelor'sdegree in Journalism
Activities:
Spending time with my family and friends Reading (Internet articles, books, and magazines) Scrapbooking
Favorite Books:
"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch
Favorite Quotes:
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." -- unknown
Interests:
I enjoy learning and using new technology. I like to read blogs and contribute to discussion forums.
Employment History:
McLean County Unit 5 - Normal, IL Illinois State University - Normal, IL Muscatine County - Muscatine, IA Robert Nichols Advertising Agency Decatur Tribune
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I want to help young adults make their transistion to adults. At this time in their lives, students need adults who will not only share knowledge with them but will also encourage them to take on responsibilities for themselves.
Number of students I teach:: 110 students